Wing Commander
"At the edge of our universe, all hell is about to break loose."
Originally released in 1999. Wing Commander is a science fiction/action film. directed by Christopher Roberts.
Starring Freddie Prinze Jr., Saffron Burrows, and Matthew Lillard
Synopsis
In the mid-27th century, the Terran Confederation is at war with the vicious alien Kilrathi Empire. When the Kilrathi capture a crucial navigational device that could lead them to Earth, the Confederation’s only hope rests with a small group of young fighter pilots. Lieutenant Christopher Blair, along with his wingman Todd 'Maniac' Marshall and Commander Jeanette 'Angel' Deveraux, must intercept the alien fleet and prevent the destruction of mankind. Battling overwhelming odds and racing against time, they face not only external threats but also inner fears and rivalries as they fight to save Earth from annihilation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 11, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (277 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$11.6M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Luxembourg
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Freddie Prinze Jr.
as 1st Lt. Christopher Blair
Saffron Burrows
as Lt. Cmdr. 'Angel' Devereaux
Matthew Lillard
as Lt. Todd 'Maniac' Marshall
Tchéky Karyo
as Cmmdre. James 'Paladin' Taggart
Jürgen Prochnow
as Cdr. Paul Gerald
David Suchet
as Capt. Jason Sansky
David Warner
as Admiral Geoffrey Tolwyn
Ginny Holder
as Lt. Rosie Forbes
Hugh Quarshie
as Lt. Obutu
Ken Bones
as Admiral Bill Wilson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $11,578,022
Production Companies
- Wing Commander Productions
- American Entertainment Investors
- Digital Anvil
- No Prisoners Productions
- Origin Systems Inc.
- The Carousel Picture Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wing Commander about?
In the mid-27th century, the Terran Confederation is at war with the vicious alien Kilrathi Empire. When the Kilrathi capture a crucial navigational device that could lead them to Earth, the Confed...
Who directed Wing Commander?
Wing Commander was directed by Christopher Roberts.
How long is Wing Commander?
Wing Commander has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Wing Commander released?
Wing Commander was released on March 11, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wing Commander?
The main cast of Wing Commander includes Freddie Prinze Jr., Saffron Burrows, Matthew Lillard, Tchéky Karyo, Jürgen Prochnow.
Is Wing Commander worth watching?
Wing Commander has a user rating of 4.8/10 based on 277 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.